Crab, Pomelo, & Rice Noodle Salad—THAILAND

Serves 4  Preparation: 15 Minutes (plus cooking)

As with green mangoes, green papayas are under-ripe fruit and they are a staple ingredient in Thai salads. Mixed with seafood, chopped chicken, or fried minced pork and sold freshly made by street vendors, the salads make a light but satisfying lunch for office and store workers.